more pages, but down to the wire

Ok, so just as I am fretting that I will never finish my sketchbook in time, I get an email from Art House Coop saying they've extended the deadline! Thank you global warming for terrible weather conditions! Anyway, I've been treating this like a school project, i.e. working down to the wire, and have completed a few more pages. Bedtime stories is quickly unraveling to expose my schizophrenic state of mind. On the upside, so nice to finally unpack the old typewriter...

SLPS

Happy New Year! Perhaps a little behind schedule, this morning I decided to distract myself from drawing to look on Craigslist. As we all know, looking for a new job, internship, opportunity on CL can leave one feeling depleted--like you are alone in this world sending out cover letters to a vast abyss. My advice: simply dwell on the possible opportunities and organizations that exist. Today, while I may not have found work, I did find an incredible organization that combines my favorite things: art, food, new friends. Slideluck Potshow is a NYC non-profit art org, that sets up smorgaborgs (sp?) of culture. In various cities around the world, gatherings are held where artists slideshows are presented, various home-cooked delicacies are shared, and people enjoy the splendors. Afterward, recipes and artwork is showcased on the website, creating an international art network.

I love everything about this! Check out Jonah Samson's work (from Berlin). So delightfully kitsch.

The merriest time of year!

Seasons Greetings! Yes, its been light years in blog world since I last wrote, but this most certainly has been a transitional period. Anyways, I'm here! I made it, and I wanted to share a fabulous day doing fabulous NYC things. Its almost Christmas, and NYC department stores take decorations very seriously. Today Chloe (my partner-in-crime) and I got a late start, but left cozy Brooklyn to walk 5th Avenue with the masses. It took a couple of cups of coffee, and ended with a gingerbread cupcake. Here's a little of the magic:

Glitter lights...I want

Roasted Chestnuts

Henri Bendel

Burberry

Bergdorf Goodman...they won

notice the orchestra pit

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Astrology themed...all made out of paper

Barneys

haha

underground treasures

Even the ordinary subway ride can be extraordinary. Check out these pictures from an abandoned subway stop by city hall. I usually try to get above ground as soon as possible, but this article has made me start thinking about the possibilities of a secret community living in historic grandeur, with the magic of a Stuart Little novel. more pictures can be seen here, courtesy of the Huffington Post.

FAILE

Last night I stopped by the Perry Rubenstein Gallery on 23rd between 10th/11th to check out FAILE's new show Bedtime Stories. Known for collage work and mosaic-like pieces (each piece is contrived of small individually painted/pasted blocks), I was thoroughly impressed with the juxaposition of iconic, pop culture and graphics. Not only did FAILE have 12 large scale pieces, but perhaps most exciting was the rectangular pillar statue in the center of the gallery--the 3D perspective allowed for more connections made. The mix of typography and familiar images was delicious to the eye. My favorite part of the show is pictured above--i think it shows an interesting commentary on American history and nationalism.

The Underbelly Project

NY local Roa

Jeff Stark's installation

Faile

From the public realm to the undiscovered, the Underbelly Project is a huge art show would be a struggle to stumble upon. Created by two street artists PAC and workhorse (not their true names), they organized over 100 street artists to participate, risking their health and permanent records to work in dark and grimy conditions by putting their artistic mark directly on the walls of the gallery--an abandoned subway station. Artists were required to bring their own supplies, and had only one visit to start and complete their work for the show. For the full story (and a slideshow and video), check out the New York Times article by Jasper Rees. The official website for the project is under construction but worth keeping an eye out for.
**(all photos from NYTs article)

Most recently

I've started interning for the most amazing organization: Art-Bridge. What Art-Bridge aims to do is give emerging artists in NYC exposure while beautifying neighborhoods and aiding the aesthetic crimes of scaffolding which are ever-present all over the city. Artists submit their work (varied mediums accepted, as long as within a certain ratio), pieces are then selected by jurors, and the works are blown up and printed on vinyl. This is a growing organization that has great potential to transform the urban landscape of our city. Currently, we are gearing up for the public opening Art-Bridge: In Plain Site at the London Terrace Gardens on Thursday, November 11th, from 6-8pm. Food and drink will be served, and inside the building, there will be a curated exhibition of the original works. This should be a really fun night! Please come out and show your support!

For more information visit www.art-bridge.org

A sneak peek of the show!